International oil prices dropped sharply at the beginning of October 2025, with Murban oil prices falling to USD 65.59 per barrel on October 2, down from USD 69.85 per barrel on September 25, according to the latest Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Weekly Bulletin. The decline was attributed to market expectations of a potential OPEC+
The Government of Kenya has successfully raised USD 1.5 billion (Ksh193.8 billion) from international investors in a fresh Eurobond deal while simultaneously paying off USD 1 billion of its 2028 Eurobond ahead of schedule, the National Treasury announced on Friday, October 3rd. In a press release, the Treasury emphasized that the move reflects the government’s
Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Limited (DTB) has reduced its loan interest rates for Kenya Shilling loans. In a notice on Friday, September 12, DTB said the rates are down from 14.21% to 13.77% effective September 2025. “DTB wishes to notify its esteemed customers and the general public that it has reduced the DTB Base Rate